Domestic Assault Archives - Brandt Kettwick Defense

Nicole Gets Case Dismissed Right Before Trial, Statute of Limitations Expires

Date: January 2023
Case: Second Degree Assault, Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: In 2018, Nicole’s client was charged with one count of Felony Second Degree Assault and one count of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. After disclosing their investigation, the prosecutor dismissed the case on the eve of trial and sent it to the city attorney’s office for misdemeanor charges. Because the statute of limitations for the city to charge the case has now passed, Nicole’s client will not face any charges resulting from this incident.

Danielle Negotiates Probation for Client, Resulting in No Jail Time or Felony Conviction

Date: December 2022
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Danielle C. Peden
Result: Danielle’s client was charged with Domestic Assault and faced a felony conviction after an argument with a former partner. Danielle’s client proceeded through Veteran’s Court because of his former military service. As a result, Danielle was able to negotiate a Stay of Adjudication, which means her client will serve three years of probation, and the charge will be dismissed at the completion of probation. He will not spend any time in jail.

Isabel Secures Client Continuance for Dismissal

Date: December 2022
Case: Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was facing a Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charge in Sherburne County. Based on Isabel’s negotiations, she was able to negotiate a continuance for dismissal. This means that after just one year of remaining law abiding, the case will be dismissed without the client ever admitting fault.

Isabel’s Client Avoids Domestic Assault Conviction

Date: December 2022
Case: Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was facing a Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charge in Ramsey County after getting in an argument with his girlfriend over 2 years ago. The case was delayed due to COVID, and the client wanted to finally put this case behind them. Based on Isabel’s negotiations and her client’s proactive steps, Isabel was able to negotiate a dismissal of the Domestic Assault charge and a stay of adjudication for Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. This means that after just one year of remaining law abiding, the case will be dismissed.

Nicole’s Client Avoids Conviction in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

Date: November 2022
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Sexual Conduct (x2), Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing three charges in Wright County: two counts of Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault and one count of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s discussions with the prosecutor and her client’s participation in therapy, Nicole was able to negotiate a dismissal of all the charges and a stay of adjudication for Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. This means that after just 1 year of probation, the Disorderly Conduct charge will also be dismissed.

Nicole Secures Continuance for Dismissal on Domestic Assault Case

Date: October 2022
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing a Domestic Assault charge. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, as well as her client’s participation in an anger management course, Nicole was able to secure her client a continuance for dismissal. This means that after one year of remaining law abiding, the case will be dismissed.

Dani Gets Stay of Adjudication on Reduced Charges

Date: September 2022
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client was charged with domestic assault and disorderly conduct after a fight with their significant other. Dani was able to negotiate with the prosecutor based on her client’s proactive steps, the evidence, and support of people in the client’s life. Based on these negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to a stay of adjudication on an amended charge of disorderly conduct. This means after 1 year of probation with minimal conditions, the disorderly conduct charge will be dismissed.

Dani gets Misdemeanor Conviction Expunged

Date: August 2022
Case: Expungement
Attorney: Dani Peden
Result: Dani’s client received a Stay of Adjudication on a Domestic Assault charge in 2019. Despite the charge being dismissed after the probationary period, it continued to show on criminal history checks. This had ongoing negative impacts on their life, including hindering work applications and volunteer opportunities. Dani filed a petition for expungement and argued on behalf of her client for the Court to seal this record. The Court granted the expungement, meaning the conviction is no longer publicly viewable or visible on their criminal record.

Court Grants Nicole’s Request to Stay Adjudication After Felony Charges Dismissed

Date: August 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, her client’s proactive steps, conflicting testimony from the victim, and witness statements taken by Nicole’s office, Nicole was able to secure her client a dismissal of the felony charge and a stay of adjudication with one year of probation on the misdemeanor charge. After one year of remaining law abiding, the misdemeanor charge will be dismissed and Nicole’s client will not have a criminal conviction on his record.

Isabel Secures Continuance for Dismissal on a Domestic Assault Charge

Date: August 2022
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. After gathering information relating to the incident, Isabel negotiated with the prosecutor. Based on these negotiations, she was able to secure a continuance for dismissal for her client. This means that after one year of remaining law-abiding, the charge will automatically be dismissed, and her client did not have to admit to any wrongdoing.

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